ScottP, I agree, if I traveled with my fly tying gear I would want something light and easy to work with. The only traveling I do with my fly stuff is from home to the fishing hole to catch fish. I guess the wife and I are too old to do much traveling, she is in a wheelchair and getting in and out of the car is getting harder for her, when we travel is is to see grandkids or family, no fishing time. Y'all take care, John.